- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Lyndhurst Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lyndhurst Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340921003491
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyndhurst Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 17.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyndhurst Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921003491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lyndhurst Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340921003491 · Lyndhurst, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.3:1 · 17.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Lyndhurst Middle School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.3 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lyndhurst Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- This school
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- Jefferson Scho 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- Washington Sch 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Lyndhurst Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyndhurst Middle School compares
Lyndhurst Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.5% | ▼ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$21,954
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Hispanic or Latino 43.0%
Asian 3.9%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Lyndhurst Middle School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyndhurst Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyndhurst Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyndhurst Middle School
How many students attend Lyndhurst Middle School?
Lyndhurst Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyndhurst Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 13% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyndhurst Middle School?
17.5% of students at Lyndhurst Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyndhurst Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lyndhurst Middle School is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyndhurst Middle School?
Lyndhurst Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lyndhurst Middle School rank among public schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyndhurst Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Lyndhurst, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Lyndhurst Middle School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Roosevelt School (295 students), and Jefferson School (256 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.